Environmental Management Plan FOR BOULDER, GRAVEL AND SAND MINOR MINERAL Mine lease area: 13.20 Ha Village Mandlai Tehsil Raipur Rani, District- Panchkula and State - Haryana Category of Project: B2 Lease period 10 years from the date of registration Mining plan period 5 years from the date of registration Lesse - Shri Ranbir Singh S/o Shri Mohinder Singh House no. 468, Sarojini Colony, Yamunanagar, Haryana Pin Code 135001 Prepared By: Working together, Finding solutions As per QCI NABET List of Accredited Consultant Organizations/ Rev. 15/ Jan. 2016, listed in as Accredited consultant, Category A Sl. No. 48 ACCREDITED BY NABET UNDER A CATEGORY FOR OPEN CAST MINES
INTRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The government of Haryana accepted the highest bid offered by Shri Ranbir Singh S/o Shri Mohinder Singh for an area of 13.20 Ha. in respect of Boulder, Gravel and Sand Minor mineral of Mandlai 1 Block/ PKL B 21 The actual mining will be allowed to be commenced only after EC is obtained by the LOI holder vide Letter Memo No. DMG/Hy/Cont/Mandlai 1 Block/PKL B 21/2015/3675 dated 09.06.2015 (Chandigarh). The alloted area is on the bed of River sangrel,village Mandlai, Tahsil Raipur Rani, District - Panchkula, State - Haryana. 1. Name and Address of the holder of the Mining lease. Shri Ranbir Singh, S/o Shri Mohinder Singh House no. 468, Sarojini Colony, Yamunanagar, Haryana Pin code: 135001 1.2. Details of the area: i) Map Showing Boundary of Sanctioned Area: Map Enclosed ii) Khasra/ Area: Name of the Block Mandlai 1 Block/PKL B 21 Name of the Name of the Khasra Number Area (Ha.) River Village Sangrel Nadi Mandlai 83 Min 13.20 iii) Name of the Village/Tehsil/District of Sanctioned Area: Village Mandlai Tehsil Raipur Rani District Panchkula State - Haryana 1.3. Details of Machine to be used in Mining Operation: The proposed Activity is Opencast by semi - mechanized method and Boulder, Gravel and Sand are excavated in layers up to a depth of 3.0m as per Haryana minor mineral concession. Mining is done by deploying earth movers like excavator/ Poclain, Backhoe and loaders for loading of mineral into trucks, trippers and tractor/ trolleys. Mining machineries and transporting vehicles are deployed on contractual basis. No mineral beneficiation will be carried out at the site.
The proposed Mining Machinery is as follows: S.No. Machine No s Capacity Remark 1. JCB/ Excavator 1 1.3 m 3 On Hire basis 2. Dumper / Truck 9 30 Tons On Hire basis 3. Water tankers 1 4000 Liters On Hire basis 4. Light vehicles ---- ---- On Hire basis 5. Maintenance Van 1 As per requirement On Hire basis 1.4. Detail of Measurement of mining Pit earlier excavation in the area to be sanctioned and details of mineral Concessions situated within 100 meter periphery of this area: Not. Applicable 1.5. Scheme of Tree Plantation: The area is mostly Alluvial with good vegetation of bushes. Plantation will be carried out around the mine, to arrest the dust at source. The allotted area is 13.20 hectare so, as per EIA Notification 2006, 33% of the total area has to be covered under plantation. Thus, 0.8712 hectare of the area has to be covered under plantation every year. The applicant will plant 500 per year. The survival rate is 80%. The dead plants will be replaced by fresh plants in next year. From first to third year 2.6136 hectare area will be planted within the lease hold area & from third year onwards plantation will be carried out in the nearby school, hospital, police station, community centre& other public utility places. Thus, 4.356 hectare of the area has to be covered under plantation. This will be achieved in next seven years. Year Saplings to be Survival (@ 80%) Species Place of Plantation planted I 500 400 Peepal, Mango, Along the roads, in II 500 400 Sheesham, Neem etc. and schools and public III 500 400 others as suggested by building and other SPCB/ social forestry IV 500 400 Forest Department program. V 500 400 Total 2500 2000 1.6 Details and approximate distance of National Park, Sanctuary, Biodiversity area, and Inter State boundary situated within periphery of 10 Km. from the area to be sanctioned: Gumti Sambhalwa Reserve Forest Sapura Protected Forest interstate boundary of Haryana & Himachal Pradesh at 0.98 Km from the lease area. Map enclosed showing 10Km periphery of the area. 1.7 Proposed annual production of mineral: Total capacity is 5, 94,000 MTPA of minor minerals from river bed. 1.8 Effect on ground water level due to mining operation and its preventive measures:
The proposed mine workings will be above the ground water table thus no measures will be required. 1.9 Details of Scheme of continuous reclamation and rehabilitation of the land degradation due to mining operation: Particulars Present land use (Ha.) At the end of 5 years (Ha.) Pit Area 0.00 0.00 Dump Area 0.00 0.00 Safety Zone 2.01 2.01 Infrastructure 0.00 0.50 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 Plantation 0.00 0.43 Area available for Mining 11.19 0.00 Naturally Reclaimed Area - 11.19 Total 13.20 13.20 1.10 Details of preventive and control scheme of air and water pollution. Particulars Details Air Quality Management Loading Transportation Water sprinkling will be done before loading by making it moist. Water sprinkling during transportation over approach roads will be done for suppression of dust. Regular maintenance of machinery will be carried out. Overloading will be prevented. Trucks/Dumpers will be covered by tarpaulin covers. Noise Management Plantation Monitoring Transportation Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, along the road of river bank and vicinity area in village roads. Periodic air quality monitoring will be done and adequate measures will be taken Source of noise will be during operation of transportation vehicles, for this proper maintenance will be done at regular intervals. Oiling & greasing at regular interval will be done. Adequate silencers will be provided in all the diesel engines of vehicles. Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 km/hr. in the village area. It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC
Certificates. Green area Plantation Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, river bank and vicinity area to control Dust, Air & Noise Pollution and improve aesthetic environment. Water Quality management Surface water quality mgt. Ground water quality management Waste water management Waste water will not be generated during removal/ collection of river bed material. Mining will be conducted on dry area. Ground water will not be intersected during mining activities. Excavation will be carried out up to a maximum depth of 3 meter from the surface of river bed material deposit. Waste water will not be generated during removal/ collection of river bed material. Washrooms will be made available near working blocks. Solid Waste Management River bank protection & management Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic/ washrooms effluents. No waste is generated in the mining activities as the project involves collection of river bed material. Collection will be done during day light only. No stockpiling of collected Sand will be done. Mining will be conducted on demand. Mining will be done for 3 meter thickness at a time in the direction of river, to avoid the providing effect & maintaining the uniform surface. Markers showing water level will be marked on the site. Surface Water:- A: General Nil The mining shall not cause any change or diversion of any source of water in the area or any drainage pattern because mining will be restricted to up to ground water table. No permanent surface water body occurs within 500m radius of the lease area. B: Chemical Nil C: Ground Water Impact will be positive; the dugout pit will help in recharging of Ground Water by decreasing the runoff. Environmental Mitigation Measures to be taken:- 1. Water sprinkling on transport road side (approx. 1 km), Water sprinkling on stock yard etc. will be carried out by water tankers. 2. Development of green belt with wide leaf trees will reduce the dust pollution. 3. Regular maintenance of the vehicles will be done to reduce noise pollution.
4. Controlled blasting (wet blasting) will be done to minimize the dust generation. 1.11 Provision for separate stacking of surface soil excavated from mining operation and its utility: No there is no provision for separate stacking of surface soil excavated from mining operation. The excavated soil is used for covering the reclaimed area, which can help in the improvement of the growth of the planted saplings. 1.12 Details of social and economic up gradation of mining effected area due to proposed project: There is a positive impact on the socio economic condition of the local people. The proposed mining activity will generate direct employment of about 65 personal and indirect employments of about 40 personal. 1.13 Details of budgetary arrangement for environment management: Total Rs. 1,75,000 thousand will be utilized annually for environment management like Plantation, Water sprinkling on transport road, Water sprinkling on stock yard etc and Rs 7,50,000 Lakhs for CSR activities like Health, Education, Insurance of workers etc. The details of expenditure are given in table below: Proposed Action Plan Towards socio economic development Expenses per Year (in Rs.) Expenditure proposed (in Rs.) General Development of the area - i) Dust Suppression 50,000 ii) CSR Activities 7,50,000 iii) Development of Green Belt 20,000 iv) Expenditure for Environment Monitoring 35,000 TOTAL 8,55,000 1.14 Any other details desired to be submitted by mineral concession holder: Change in topography & land use pattern. No the change in the topography and in the land use is temporary. The mining activity involves in the excavation of mineral Ore those results in the creation of depressions in the area. But the excavated pits created will be converted to water recharge pits during the conceptual period. Hence there would be temporary change in the topography and land use pattern which are reclaimed after mining. 1.15.1 Effect on Flora & Fauna. Mining activity causes impact on flora and fauna due to land degradation, deforestation, etc, however as the mining is restricted to very small area there is no likelihood of any deforestation being caused. No impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to propose mine. 1.15.2 Effect on Climate.
There is no impact on the climate as the proposed mining will adopt the mitigation measure to control the pollution. The proposed mining is restricted to very small area and limited depth of only up to 3 m and no pollutants, are envisaged hence, there will not change in any natural wind barrier or microclimate regime. 1.15.4 Noise Pollution Noise is generated during mining and allied activities. The vehicles adopted for mining activities will be regularly maintained and Low capacity blasting materials are used for heaving of the ore Ref: table 1.10 1.15.5 Accumulation of Wastes No dumping is involved. 1.15.6 Visual Impact There is no any visual impact in the vicinity. 1.15.7 Historical Monuments There is no place of tourist interest, historical or religious importance in the vicinity. 2. ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN 2.1 INTRODUCTION Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment during project operation. The knowledge of baseline conditions comes through monitoring of environmental parameters; the monitoring program will serve as an indicator for environmental conditions due to operation of the project Monitoring is an important tool for the management, environmentalist and policy maker to make changes in pollution control equipments, environmental policy to save environment. It is decision making tool for the state of environment carried out through periodic monitoring. Further, impact assessment study is carried over short period of time and the data cannot bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular monitoring program of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the environmental quality over the period of time to comply environmental conditions necessary to save environment. 2.2 MONITORING OBJECTIVE Monitoring will conform to commitments and compliances. This may take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:- Very effectiveness of planning decisions; Measure effectiveness of operational procedures; Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and Identify unexpected changes. 2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL A centralized Environmental Monitoring Cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to operation of the mine will be assessed and mitigation steps will be taken to safeguard the environment. The
routine monitoring program will be implemented under the project monitoring as per CPCB & MoEF & CC guidelines. Officer not below the rank of General Manager will be responsible of Environmental Management Cell and execution of environmental monitoring program. Hierarchy of Environmental Management Cell In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standard, regular monitoring of various environmental parameters will be necessary. Environmental Management Cell under Senior Officer (not below the rank of General Manager) will be constituted for regular monitoring, compliances, supervision and hearing of complain and reporting. Fig: Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Cell The core responsibilities of the Environmental Monitoring Cell will be:- The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation of an organization. The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by Environmental Monitoring Program are in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality performance limits. Assessment of the effective environmental management system, practices and procedures: The environmental monitoring and audit work will be carried out by qualified personnel. A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits. To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP. To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as well as with outside concerned agencies. To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages. To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation routes.
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project advancement, such as Mining and regular operational phase. Environmental Monitoring Program will be conducted once in season except monsoon. Table 1 Environmental Parameter and Frequency S.No. Potential Impact Parameters for Monitoring Frequency of Monitoring Location 1 Air Emission PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NO X & CO 2 Noise Spot Noise level recording Leq (day), Leq (night), Leq (dn) 3 Water Quality As per drinking water standards 4 Soil Quality Analyzed as CPCB method 4 Health Total health parameters 2.5 MONITORING PARAMETERS Ambient air quality monitoring Workspace Monitoring As per CPCB / MoEF & CC requirement i.e. 24 hourly monitoring for one month in each season except monsoon season. Periodic / As per CPCB norms i.e. Once in season (1-hourly) Once in a season except monsoon. Once in a season except monsoon. Initial Medical Examination (IME) and Periodic Medical Examination Once in a five year as per Mines Rules, 1955. Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area. Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area. Two locations in the core mining area and four in buffer area. Two locations in core and two in the buffer area. All employees The concentration of air born pollutants in the workspace / work zone environment will be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will be taken as detailed in EMP. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
The ground level concentrations of PM 10, PM 2.5, SO 2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will be monitored at regular intervals except monsoon. Monitoring locations will be decided on the meteorology of the area, topography potential of receptors in the core and buffer area locations. Any abnormal rise will be investigated to identify the causes. Greenbelt will be developed for minimizing dust propagation. Monitoring of water quality Monitoring of Ground Water The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion in level of water table. Water table will be monitored at regular interval to check the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained. Monitoring of Surface Water Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be analyzed. There are two locations to collect the samples from the surface water. The objective is to collect the water samples in up-stream and down-stream of the river and analyzed for physical, chemical and biological parameters to study the seasonal variation of water quality except monsoon. Monitoring noise levels Potential receptors of Noise levels in the core and buffer areas are identified based on the present noise levels and proposed increment. Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be once in three months (one season) in the work zone. Noise monitoring will be conducted in three seasons except monsoon with monitoring frequency once in a season carried on hourly basis for 24-h representing site, human settlements, close to high ways, commercial and residential areas and for the industrial area (if any). Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. Reporting schedules of the reporting data It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to the EMP will be undertaken. The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies/ State Pollution Control Board at the frequency of six month. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities. Conclusion Post Project Environmental monitoring is an essential tool in Environmental Management Program to check Environmental Quality status through monitoring of Environmental parameters as per frequency and method recommended by CPCB. It helps environmental planners, policy makers, managements, scientists and technologists to make amendment at the appropriate placers for clean technology and green environment. Mitigation measures are applied at the various stages; fuel, technology and house-keeping and waste management. Mitigation may be in form of technology up-gradation, design modification or modification in environmental policy. Environment works on cause -and -effect relationship. Clean technology will provide green environment. Clean mining activity will be required for sustainable growth. The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring program, environmental awareness program, training and its importance in proposed project at site. Data generated will be furnished as per
statutory requirements in CTE/CTO and the environmental conditions. The frequency of monitoring will be one month in each season except monsoon. Half yearly report will be submitted on June and January of each year to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC, Chandigarh. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities. Objective of entire process will be to improve environment and reduce the impact of project / project activities on environment.